Student Satisfaction with Simulation Experiences

Authors

Angeline Abdo, Brigham Young University
Dr. Patricia Ravert, Brigham Young University

Keywords

student satisfaction, simulation experiences, patient scenarios, nursing

College

Nursing

Abstract

Background: Patient simulators are used in some nursing schools to simulate patient scenarios. Methods: Nursing students participated in five sessions using the simulator and completed a student perception instrument. Results: Participants felt the experiences recreated real-life situations and then tested clinical decision-making. The results indicated an increase in their confidence when going into the real clinical setting and the experience prepared them for the “real-life” clinical setting. Conclusions: Overall patient simulator experiences enhance learning. Further research regarding student perceptions and instrument validation would contribute to an understanding of the use of patient simulators in nursing education.

Recommended Citation

Abdo, Angeline and Ravert, Dr. Patricia (2013) "Student Satisfaction with Simulation Experiences," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1627.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1627